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Monitoring Linux

Forward Linux host logs and metrics to Splunk.

Run Collectord on each Linux server and forward syslog, journald, host metrics, and process metrics to Splunk - no containers, no orchestrator, just one binary plus a systemd unit.

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Installation

Set up Splunk app, HEC, and install collectord
→ Installation Link

Configuration

Config file layout and override settings
→ Configuration Link

Log forwarding

Forward logs from custom paths beyond /var/log and journald
→ Log Forwarding Link

Splunk HTTP Event Collector

Configure SSL and connection settings for Splunk HEC
→ HEC Configuration Link

Alerts

Predefined alerts for license and collector health
→ Alerts Link

Troubleshooting

Run verify command and diagnose common issues
→ Troubleshooting Link

Release history

Changelog of all collectord and Splunk app releases
→ Release History Link